Sikorsky S-92A, G-SARC, 9 July 2010

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 10 December 2014

• Category: Commercial - rotorcraft
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 9 July 2010
• Aircraft type: Sikorsky S-92A
• Location: Harris Hills, Isle of Harris, Scotland
• Registration: G-SARC

Sikorsky S-92A, G-SARC

Summary:

During a manually flown SAR mission, in mountainous terrain, the aircraft entered IMC. While attempting to exit these conditions on a pre-briefed escape heading with the autopilot coupled, the autopilot entered an unexpected mode that resulted in the aircraft not responding as intended. The autopilot was disconnected and the flight continued manually without further incident.

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Published 10 December 2014